April 10, 2013
Antigua gov’t extends life of special task force on crime
The Antigua and Barbuda government says it will extend by a further 90 days the operations of a special task force to deal with serious crimes, especially those that involved the use of firearms. National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort said that…
April 10, 2013
Former deputy leader of the Progressive National Party, Albray Butterfield jr calls for the resignation of the Minister of Immigration and Labor
Former deputy leader of the Progressive National Party, Albray Butterfield jr., has voiced his consternation in a four page letter over an incident that put the Minister of Immigration and Labor in a position where a firearm was reportedly fired by…
April 10, 2013
The Hospitality department of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College to partner with other tourism entities
The Hospitality department of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College is planning its annual major fundraising event, on Saturday May 4th. 2013. Mr. Samuel E. Forbes, Vice President of the College, says the upcoming the event is…
April 10, 2013
The Integrity Commission is reporting more than 95% compliance rate
It has been revealed that some 13 persons (or 4%) are yet to file their Declarations of interests with the Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission. But while these persons are yet to file, the Integrity Commission is commending persons in…
April 10, 2013
Premier Ewing dispels rumors that the Minister of Immigration and Labor has not tendered his resignation
Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing has dispelled rumors that the Minister of Immigration and Labor has tendered his resignation. A press statement from Premier Ewing today, said there has been much discussion in the…
April 10, 2013
EMPLOYMENT-Union wants regional Governments to intervene in dismissal of workers
There is no possibility that employees of LIME Turks and Caicos will be laid off. The assurance came from General Manager of LIME TCI Mr. Drexwell Seymour in response to a regional story that the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) is calling on…
April 10, 2013
The First Annual TCI Women Entrepreneurs Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 7
The First Annual TCI Women Entrepreneurs Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 under the theme “Network, Empower, Succeed”. The conference, organized by the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce, is expected to bring together women who…
April 10, 2013
$343 Million Set Aside to Complete UTECH School of Hospitality
The University of Technology (UTech) School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) is expected to be completed this fiscal year, following an allocation of $343.6 million. This is set out in the 2013/14 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the…
April 9, 2013
Dominican Republic woos China, but Taiwan ties loom large
Dominican Republic can be the gateway for Chinese products to U.S. and European markets, due to the Caribbean country’s free trade agreements with both regions, said Economy minister Temistocles Montas, who’s visiting the Chinese capital today.…
April 9, 2013
Taiwan plastics heir sues over ‘$15 billion in Bermuda trusts’
The Bermuda Supreme Court must decide a case that involves one of Taiwan’s largest companies and a family fortune worth billions held in trusts on the Island. Winston Wong, the son of Formosa Plastics Group’s late founder Wang Yung-ching, has sued…